Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Faithful

Stubborn
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Quiet
Athletic

Westekes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Greybull Pits are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Schipperke, West Highland White Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier and Greyhound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Red
Fawn
Blue
Brown
Gray
Black
White
Brindle

Westekes are known for their coat length.

Greybull Pits have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Westeke can have a litter of 3-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Greybull Pit can have a litter of 5-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Westekes are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Greybull Pits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Westekes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Greybull Pit breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies

Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Hip
Heart
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Blood Tests

Westekes sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Greybull Pits have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Westekes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Greybull Pits are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Westeke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greybull Pit, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Westekes usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Greybull Pits usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Westeke requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Greybull Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Westeke should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Greybull Pit should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-14 pound (6 - 6 kg) Westeke feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-85 pound (14 - 39 kg) Greybull Pit feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Westeke is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Greybull Pit is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Westeke is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Greybull Pit is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Westekes are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Greybull Pit is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Westekes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Greybull Pits make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Westekes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Greybull Pits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Westekes are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Greybull Pits are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Westekes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Greybull Pits are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Westekes are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Greybull Pits are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.